Fuel Prices Go Up As Festivities Begin
As the festive season begins, fuel prices in Kenya have shot up after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) set new prices for the period 15th December 2020 to [...]
EPRA to Impose KSh1 Million Fine on Unlicensed Solar PV Dealers
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority(EPRA) has issued stiff penalties to those dealing in Solar power systems without a Certificate or License. For instance, a person who, imports, manufactures, sells, [...]
Solar Workstations from Nigeria Making Waves
Solar Workstations
KenGen’s Rebecca Miano Named among Top 25 Women Showing Strong Leadership in Energy
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has named KenGen managing director, Rebecca Miano among women showing strong leadership in energy. In the latest AEC Top 25 Movers Shakers Watch list [...]
Uganda to Commence Works on Oil Pipeline in 2021
Uganda expects to commence the construction of its oil export pipeline in the first half of 2021. The pipeline will link Uganda oil fields to Tanzania’s Tanga port with energy [...]Kenya wades into US$ 4.8 Billion Ethiopian Nile Dam row
Kenya has walked into the ongoing conflict between Ethiopia and its neighbours Egypt and Sudan over rights to use the water in the Blue Nile- Africa's longest river. After Addis [...]GE To Exit New Coal Power Market, A Blow to The Lamu Coal Project
General Electric GE announced plans to exit new build Coal Power Market. Nonetheless, GE will continue to provide service to existing coal plants through its Steam Power Business. The conglomerate [...]Kenya Power Demands Tariff Reviews
Kenya Power has warned that delay in implementing tariff reviews could increase the risk of defaulting on its contractual obligations. The power distributor has faulted the Energy and Petroleum and [...]Kenya Power’s Debt to Power Suppliers Hits KSh47.85 Billion
Electricity distributor, Kenya Power's debt to its various power suppliers has hit a whopping KSh47.85 billion for the period up to June 2020. This includes KSh23.7 billion owed to KenGen, [...]Global Markets Update
Wallstreet Shares on Wall Street fell on Thursday's session after the US Senate failed to pass a $500 billion stimulus package. The bill was supported by 52 US senators while at least [...]Kenya to Launch Diesel Price Stabilization Fund
Kenya has announced plans to set up a diesel price stabilization fund, a move that seeks to reduce the volatility in the price of the fuel. A stabilization fund is [...]Eskom Power Disruptions to Constrain South Africa's Recovery
South Africa’s post coronavirus recovery may be in jeopardy following persistent power blackout from the nation electricity generator Eskom. South Africa slid into a recession following prolonged lockdowns but businesses [...]
